Winning Souls Starts With Loving People

Christian evangelism has too often focused on -winning souls- to the exclusion of meeting real, everyday needs. Yet Jesus' earthly ministry followed a different pattern: He reached for people on the margins. He touched people no one else would touch. He spoke hope to people consumed by despair. And as the Lord extended Himself in compassion to meet the needs of the sick, the lost, and the hopeless, people turned their hearts to Him. Love Like Jesus will help you follow Jesus' pattern for changing lives. You will learn the importance...

There are few more demanding jobs in the world than leading a local Christian church. From the spiritual pressures of preaching doctrinally sound messages and casting clear vision for a well-discipled congregation, to the social strains of battling conflicting opinions and trying to appease influential minorities, few people carry more weight than pastors. In his new book, Out In Front, Pastor Kirk Gilchrist takes ano-nonsense look at what the Bible defines assuccessfulguidance of the local church, and goes to new lengths to encourage church leaders in their pursuit of God-honoring leadership...